Hinge Block Section and Visor, Flyer’s Helmet
Awarded Limited / Sole Source Justification Posted
- Solicitation number
- SPE1C1-26-C-0022
- Agency
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Clothing and Textiles
Troop Support, Department of Defense
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- Contract number
- SPE1C1-26-C-0022 Federal contract award
- Awardee
- Thales Defense & Security Inc.
- NAICS code
- 339113 Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Clarksburg, Maryland 20871, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Clothing and Textiles has awarded contract SPE1C1-26-C-0022 on a sole-source basis for Hinge Block Section and Visor, Flyer's Helmet components for the U.S. Marine Corps, with an award date of July 10, 2026.
The justification cites 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), implemented through FAR 6.302-1 (only one responsible source). Thales Avionics SAS in France is established as the sole known manufacturer with proprietary technical data rights, specialized equipment, and expertise to produce items meeting USMC operational and safety requirements. Government-owned specifications are unavailable, and the head tracking system algorithms, operating frequencies, and system logic are French Government-protected technologies not available for competitive solicitation. Market research was conducted directly with Thales Defense & Security, Inc. in April and June 2025, and a Request for Information was issued in July 2025 via SAM.gov.
The procurement covers two components: Hinge Block Section (NSN 8475-14-584-4800, part number F1515863, quantity 139) and Visor, Flyer's Helmet (NSN 8415-14-572-2226, part number F1517779, quantity 69), for a total of 208 units. The contract is structured as Firm Fixed-Price with fixed quantity. The items are non-clothing, non-textile components and therefore not subject to Berry Amendment domestic sourcing restrictions.
Notice text
Please see the attached Justification & Approval.
Awarded contract SPE1C1-26-C-0022 to unknown vendor for unknown amount on 2026-07-10.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| JA HELMET PROGRAM_Redacted.pdf |
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